Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show Man United to return with a win at Everton?
Feb 20, 2026
Megan Faringa, The Athletic football writer covering Manchester United Women, discusses United Women's smooth path to the Champions League quarter finals and standout performances from Jess Park. She highlights the squad's resilience, tactical threats from opponents like Bayern, and the challenge of packed cup fixtures. Short, sharp takes on coaching, injuries, and why fan support matters for big matches.
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Goalkeeper Quiz: Ten Between 1999–2005
- The hosts played Eric Steele's goalkeeper quiz and identified ten players who wore United's goalkeeper shirt between 1999 and 2005.
- Andy Mitten and Carl Anka each scored 10/10 after naming players like Tim Howard and Nick Culkin.
Youth Academy Momentum Returns
- Manchester United's youth setup is showing clear progress with a dominant FA Youth Cup win at Oxford.
- The panel highlight JJ Gabriel as an exciting 15-year-old prospect amid broader academy improvements.
Prioritise Affordable, Family-Friendly Fixtures
- Keep ticket prices low and schedule earlier kickoffs to encourage families and young fans to attend youth and women's matches.
- Andy Mitten and Ian Irving urge clubs to prioritise accessibility to build lasting fan engagement.